Latest Engineering Features

When you’re set on getting the right engineering degree, aiming high is never out of the question. Aerospace, Biomedical, Industrial, Material or Mechanical – regardless of the title you’re going for, it’s mandatory to know the requirements you need to tick off to get the dream job, the… read more

Structural engineering is attracting more and more attention from ambitious students out there. And no wonder. It is one of those industries that allows you to get a real sense of achievement as soon as your project is finished. Being a structural engineer, you see your dream properly built up. Bric… read more

New Zealand has a number of institutions offering top-quality IPENZ-accredited engineering programmes.
New Zealand is a developed, democratic and, compared to most of the world, remote country.
It has a population of approximately four million people living in an area 15% larger than the UK. … read more

The UK is a popular destination for studying engineering due to its quality courses and opportunities. According to Engineering UK's 2016 Report "the UK at all levels of education does not have the current capacity or the required rate of growth needed to meet the forecast demand for skilled en… read more

Engineering is responsible for some of the biggest and boldest monuments of human achievement. We've searched the world and found six of what we think are the best feats of engineering. See our 6 Top Engineering Projects below and see if you agree. Which is your favourite engineering project? W… read more

In modern Western culture, any girl can grow up to fulfil her dream of becoming an engineer. Thousands of universities offer degrees in any engineering specialty a girl could want, from mechanical to electrical. Even online schools are getting in on this lucrative degree by offering masters in engin… read more

Degrees within the many fields of engineering are often noted as the most lucrative when it comes to finding a well-paying and satisfying career, but many students are unsure of which degrees will actually have the highest return on investment. Here is a look at 5 of the top choices for those who ar… read more

Ireland has one of the most youthful populations in Europe with nearly 25% of the population between the ages of 16-25 years. There are almost 200,000 students in full time education and that coupled with Ireland’s location as home to over 1,000 multinational companies means that Ireland is a lead… read more

From robotics to harnessing renewable energy sources to a simple, noninvasive tuberculosis test, engineers in the US are contributing to human comfort, ease of living, and turning tomorrow's dreams into reality.
The engineering profession is exploding around the world to meet the demands of o… read more

Engineering students in Christchurch (NZ) get hands on experience working with the Christchurch project to rebuild the city following the earthquake in 2011.
We interviewed Alessandro Pallermo, a civil engineering lecturer at the University of Canterbury.
Tell us a bit about your positi… read more

Problem-based learning is not new. It has been used extensively for professional training in medicine since the 1960s, but it has only started to gain momentum in engineering training over the past 10 years.
Problem-based learning gives students the opportunity to learn by doing rather than just be… read more

Engineering careers
Jobs in engineering typically require an undergraduate degree with an engineering specialty at the very least. Increasingly, however, it is becoming an industry norm that applicants should be educated to graduate level.
Studying a graduate degree is a good opportunity to … read more

When you are deciding where to study an engineering degree, it is important that you choose an institution which is accredited by an official accreditation association and furthermore, you should make sure that it is an association which is globally recognised.
If your course is not accredite… read more

6 of the most exciting civil and environmental engineering projects happening around the world right now.
1. Alvarado Water Treatment Plant Ozone Upgrade and Expansion Project
The City of San Diego is increasing the capacity of its Alvarado Water Treatment Plant by nearly 100%. At the same time th… read more

Here are 6 of the greatest Civil Engineers of all time. Each one has made a major contribution to the field and they're all people that you will be studying when you study Civil Engineering.
John Smeaton – (1724 – 1792)
Smeaton was the first self-proclaimed civil engineer and is commonly… read more

Born in Dunstable, Massachusetts in 1842, Ellen Swallow Richards was not only a pioneer for women in academia, she was a key founder of environmental engineering.
She was the first female student admitted to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the first American woman to earn a degree in … read more

…a Civil Engineer
Name: Nathan SidwellStudied: Civil Engineering at the University of Canterbury (Australia)Qualified in: 2010Works for: AECOM
“After college I headed to the University of Canterbury to study engineering...”
After college I headed to the University of Canterbury to study e… read more

Environmental engineering is a branch of engineering that uses the same principles and methods as traditional engineering, but in a way which is designed to improve and protect the natural environment.
What should I study?
EssentialBiologyChemistryPhysicsApplied mathematicsStatistics Geometr… read more

Born in Portsmouth on the south coast of the UK in 1806, Isambard Kingdom Brunel is probably the world’s most famous civil engineer.
His contribution established many industry standards that are still used today, and his impact on Britain is still felt every day.
In 2002, he was voted the 2nd gr… read more

Civil engineering is a branch of engineering that deals with the construction, design and implementation of structures and facilities that are essential to modern life.
These facilities include:
roads
bridges
offshore structures
buildings
tunnels
dams
airports
harbours
water supply and w… read more

The BT Young Scientist & Technology exhibition is an annual event that celebrates student involvement in science and technology and encourages young people to get involved in this exciting sector.
The BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition is much more than a competition; it is an unfor… read more

The European Federation of National Engineering Associations represents engineering in Europe and promotes professional mobility.
If you are anxious about your future career, you are not alone. Current worries are not only about job scope and relevant functional areas, but also the increased uncert… read more

Find out what makes a good engineer, what disciplines there are and more about studying engineering.
Engineering graduates help shape the world around us by developing and designing new products and new ways of doing things in many areas of life. Engineers play a vital role in our economy, they att… read more

Australia is internationally renowned for its excellence in teaching, research, and leadership in engineering education.
Studying engineering in Australia as an international student
Australia is a favoured destination for people looking to study engineering, with 41% of the 14,000 graduating unde… read more

Learn all about the different types of engineering with this guide to the main disciplines.
In engineering, knowledge of the mathematical and natural sciences is applied to develop ways to use the materials and forces of nature economically for the benefit of humans, touching every phase of modern … read more